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A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a red bindi, a dark rudraksha mala, and a white bandage on his forearm, extends his right hand to press onto the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt. The devotee has palms joined in anjali and bows low. Behind them, a seated figure in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala watches, and white-clad devotees stand near a white wall. To the left, a golden peetha or ornate seat with garlands of red and orange flowers is visible, and a white pedestal fan sits in the background. a person cues: the seated man has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing with rudraksha malas and ceremonial adornment, conferring a blessing as a guru on the devotee.

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A photograph of a ritual blessing in a satsang hall. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace, his hair swept back and a white vibhuti mark on his forehead, extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a seated devotee in a white striped shirt, whose palms are pressed together in namaskar. Beside them a woman in an orange sari and mala sits watching. A gold-coloured lion-faced seat or throne stands in the foreground, with red and purple draped fabric and red flower garlands behind. Several women in white and patterned saris stand in the background near a fan, and one woman in a teal sari with an orange shawl stands at the upper right. a person is shown in the blessing, the figure with the saffron robe and mala.2013-09-28February 07 20142014-02-07A seated man with long dark hair and a sweeping ponytail, wearing an orange-brown shawl and an ornate gold-and-brown bead necklace, places his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and lanyard. The kneeling devotee in white presses his palms together while receiving blessing. Behind them is a deity murti or throne decorated with a garland of red, yellow, green and purple flowers and gold ornaments. A white-clad man with white forehead markings sits at the right edge. A fan and window are visible in the background.2013-07-02March 06 20142014-03-06A photograph of a shaved-headed man in an orange-red dhoti-style wrap with bare shoulders, wearing layered gold chains and a rudraksha mala, and a white vibhuti mark on his forehead, placing his palm on the forehead of a man in a white collared shirt with a dark mala around his neck. Both have palms raised and the recipient's hands are pressed together. Behind them is a gold-coloured ornate object and a beige wall, and a partially visible person appears at the right edge. The seated figure with the bare-shouldered orange wrap and gold ornaments is a person presence; the act is a blessing or initiation touch.2013-12-03A photograph of a satsang-style blessing on a stage. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron wrap and a rudraksha mala with a ceremonial beaded necklace, seated on a dark red throne with an orange cushion, reaches out and places his palm on the forehead of a standing devotee in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl draped over his shoulders, who bows with eyes closed and one arm raised. Behind them, other devotees in white and orange-red garments sit or stand, and a golden deity murti or ornament sits at the lower left corner. Probable Swamiji (probable) in the seated role, based on long swept-back hair, orange clothing and rudraksha mala. Clear physical people visible: about four or five.2013-05-24July 14 20142014-07-14October 04 20172017-10-04July 15 20142014-07-15A seated figure in an orange-brown wrap and a long rudraksha-style necklace extends one arm to place a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and white trousers wearing an orange-brown knitted cap. The seated figure has long dark hair and a white tilak on the forehead, and a red-maroon cushioned seat sits beside them. Behind them, a standing man in white with hands joined and a woman in orange-brown robes watch, and a kneeling person in white with a white tilak and a yellow-bordered cloth sits nearby. A white fan and yellow, purple and pink floral garlands appear at the left edge. This is a blessing or initiation moment, with the seated figure matching the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long hair, saffron-toned clothing and rudraksha beads.2013-07-02A seated man in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and a tilak on his forehead places his right hand on the head of a kneeling older woman in a white blouse and white sari with an orange-red shawl. He sits on a red throne with gold lion-head armrests, a peacock-feather fan and a silver staff nearby. Behind them a framed patterned panel hangs on a cream wall, and a red drape stands at the left. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a tilak, with dark swept-back hair and a gold ornament at the neck, so his identity is probable rather than confirmed.2014-05-12July 06 20142014-07-06